Glossary C
Glossary C
Deutsch: Entgegenwirken / Español: Contrarrestar / Português: Contrabalançar / Français: Contrecarrer / Italian: Contrastare
Counteracting in the psychology context refers to the process of taking actions or implementing strategies to neutralize, reduce, or reverse the effects of a negative thought, behaviour, emotion, or influence. This concept is often used in therapeutic settings to help individuals manage maladaptive behaviours, counterproductive thinking patterns, or emotional responses that negatively impact their mental health and well-being.
Counterbalancing is a term describing any technique used to vary systematically the order of conditions in an experiment to distribute the effects of time of testing, for example; practice and fatigue, so they are not confounded with conditions.
Deutsch: Gegenkonformität / Español: Contraconformidad / Português: Contraconformidade / Français: Contreconformité / Italiano: Controconformità
Counterconformity is a psychological concept that describes the behavior of individuals who intentionally deviate from social norms or group expectations. This phenomenon is particularly relevant in the study of social psychology, where it highlights the dynamics of nonconformity and the factors that drive individuals to resist conformity. Understanding counterconformity provides insights into the mechanisms of social influence and the conditions under which people choose to act against the majority.